The Non-prophets

A transgender teen wanted to update his school records. Oklahoma created a rule to stop him., NBC News, by Tyler Kingkade, on Jan. 9, 2024, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/oklahoma-ryan-walters-transgender-teen-school-records-rule-rcna130816The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.03.2 featuring Phoebe Rose, Infidel64, Jimmy Jr and KelleyIn the midst of a legal battle in Oklahoma, a courageous teen finds himself entangled in a clash with the state's educational system, led by the controversial superintendent, Ryan Walters. The superintendent is accused of personal bias, discrimination, and violating due process, setting the stage for a complex and contentious situation.Walters wields significant influence, using it to have a petition for changes denied by the Oklahoma State Board of Education. Under his influence, an emergency rule demanding state approval for alterations is passed, sparking a lawsuit that accuses Walters of overstepping and infringing on parental rights.The broader implications of this clash shed l

FFRF urges Fla. school district to protect students from proselytizing teacher, Freedom From Religion Foundation, by , on January 4, 2024, https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/43269-ffrf-urges-fla-school-district-to-protect-students-from-proselytizing-teacherThe Non-Prophets, Episode 23.03.1 featuring Phoebe Rose, Infidel64, Jimmy Jr and KelleyIn a Florida high school, concerned parents report a math teacher's attempt at religious indoctrination, involving Christmas pamphlets, candy canes, and questionable biblical interpretations. The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) intervenes, emphasizing the importance of the Establishment Clause and the need to distinguish between education and indoctrination in public schools. The teacher's actions spark a discussion among participants, with some expressing skepticism about the situation in Florida.One participant highlights the broader issue of religious influence in education, citing instances where religious figures like Dave Ramsey and Dennis Prager find

How a conservative group’s videos gained a foothold in classrooms with help from Republican officials NBC News, By Tyler Kingkade and Antonia Hylton, on Dec 30, 2023https://www.nbcnews.com/news/education/prageru-conservative-videos-classrooms-republican-officials-help-rcna131613The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.02.3 featuring Helen Greene, The Cross Examiner, Jimmy Jr. and Infidel64

In a Surprising Move, Ohio Governor Vetoes Trans Sports and Gender-Affirming Care Ban Mother Jones, By Arianna Coghill, on Dec 30, 2023https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2023/12/in-a-surprising-move-ohio-governor-vetoes-trans-sports-and-gender-affirming-care-banThe Non-Prophets, Episode 23.02.2 featuring Helen Greene, The Cross Examiner, Jimmy Jr. and Infidel64

Arkansas Air Guard commander resigns over abortion travel policy taskandpurpose.com, By Jeff Schogol, on Jan 3, 2024 https://taskandpurpose.com/news/arkansas-abortion-commander-resigns/The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.02.1 featuring Helen Greene, The Cross Examiner, Jimmy Jr. and Infidel64

Atheists Want to Ban Churches From Feeding High School WrestlersToddStarnes.com, By Todd Starnes, on Dec 21, 2023https://www.toddstarnes.com/campus/atheists-want-to-ban-churches-from-feeding-high-school-wrestlers/The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.0.4 featuring Kelley, Jonathan Roudabush, Aaron Jensen and Scott Dickie

Pope, once a victim of AI-generated imagery, calls for treaty to regulate artificial intelligenceReligion News, By Nicole Winfield, on December 14, 2023https://religionnews.com/2023/12/14/pope-once-a-victim-of-ai-generated-imagery-calls-for-treaty-to-regulate-artificial-intelligence/?fbclid=IwAR3TNrivMKysYVAdEUFBMbf9bWRiMQBXDD_tmjFtEf2xQ2uRQJmcYLqtS3oThe Non-Prophets, Episode 23.01 .3 featuring Kelley, Jonathan Roudabush, Aaron Jensen and Scott Dickie

Speaker Mike Johnson and daughter were profiled attending 'purity ball' in 2015 German TV news segment ABC News, By Will Steakin, on Dec 20, 2023https://abcnews.go.com/US/speaker-mike-johnson-daughter-profiled-attending-purity-ball/story?id=105785626The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.01.2 featuring Kelley, Jonathan Roudabush, Aaron Jensen and Scott Dickie

Citing civil rights violations, Massachusetts files charges against neo-Nazi groupUPI.com, By Don Jacobson, on Dec 8, 2023https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/12/08/Massachusetts-AG-against-neo-Nazi-group-civil-rights-violations/2781702081174/The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.01.1 featuring Kelley, Jonathan Roudabush, Aaron Jensen and Scott Dickie

American Moses: Mike Johnson at the National Association of Christian Lawmakers Gala Right Wing Watch, By Kyle Mantyla, December 6, 2023.https://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/american-moses-mike-johnson-at-the-national-association-of-christian-lawmakers-gala/The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.52.4 featuring Cynthia McDonald, The Cross Examiner, Infidel64 and Helen Greene

Florida school board recommends ouster of Moms for Liberty co-founder over Republican sex scandal AP News, By Curt Anderson, December 12, 2023, https://apnews.com/article/bridget-christian-ziegler-florida-republicans-rape-accusation-90df76d7f1f2f2b827d29e3d07db9741 The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.52.3 featuring Cynthia McDonald, The Cross Examiner, Infidel64 and Helen Greene

An Iowa fight over a Satanic display reminds us: Republicans believe "free speech" is only for them Salon, By AMANDA MARCOTTE, December 12, 2023https://www.salon.com/2023/12/12/an-iowa-fight-over-a-satanic-display-reminds-us-believe-free-speech-is-only-for-them/ The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.52.2 featuring Cynthia McDonald, The Cross Examiner, Infidel64 and Helen Greene

Sean Hannity’s ‘war on Christmas’ movie isn’t about Christmas at all. The Guardian, By Alaina Demopoulos, December 14, 2023 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/dec/14/sean-hannity-war-on-christmas-jingle-smells The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.52.1 featuring Cynthia McDonald, The Cross Examiner, Infidel64 and Helen Greene

New study links Christian nationalism to increased prejudice against atheists, Psy Post, by Eric W. Dolan, on December 3, 2023, https://www.psypost.org/2023/12/new-study-links-christian-nationalism-to-increased-prejudice-against-atheists-214829The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.50.4 featuring Scott Dickie, Eli, Phoebe Rose and Infidel64

Matt Gaetz is 2023’s ‘Politician of the Year’ , The Hill, by Juan Williams, on November 27, 2023, https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4326000-matt-gaetz-is-the-2023-politician-of-the-year/The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.50.3 featuring Scott Dickie, Eli, Phoebe Rose and Infidel64

Curtains for Moms for Liberty: The fallout of a rape charge shows the far-right group is floundering, Salon, by Amanda Marcotte, on December 4, 2023, https://www.salon.com/2023/12/04/curtains-for-moms-for-liberty-the-fallout-of-a-rape-charge-shows-the-far-right-group-is-floundering/The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.50.2 featuring Scott Dickie, Eli, Phoebe Rose and Infidel64

FFRF issues open letter to bullying Okla. Supt. Ryan Walters: Resign, FFRF, by Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor, on November 29, 2023, https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/43107-ffrf-issues-open-letter-to-bullying-okla-supt-ryan-walters-resignThe Non-Prophets, Episode 22.50.1 featuring Scott Dickie, Eli, Phoebe Rose and Infidel64

Eerie ‘witch bottles’ are washing up along the Gulf of Mexico. It’s best not to open them, Fort Worth Star Telegram, By Mark Price, November 20, 2023https://www.star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article281997308.html#storylink=cpy The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.49.4 featuring Kelley Laughlin, Richard Allen, Aaron Jenson and Jimmy Jr.

Watch This Texas Democrat Leave Republicans Speechless When He Uses The Bible Against Them, Pride via Yahoo News, By Ariel Messman-Rucker, November 24, 2023https://news.yahoo.com/news/watch-texas-democrat-leave-republicans-161826585.html The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.49.3 featuring Kelley Laughlin, Richard Allen, Aaron Jenson and Jimmy Jr.

Politics and the pulpit: How white evangelicals' support of Trump is creating schisms in the churchCBS News, By Robert Costa, November 26, 2023https://www.cbsnews.com/news/politics-and-the-pulpit-how-white-evangelicals-support-of-trump-is-creating-schisms-in-the-church/ The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.49.2 featuring Kelley Laughlin, Richard Allen, Aaron Jenson and Jimmy Jr.